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THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATORY SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS
Television Antenna Connection Protection
External Television Antenna Grounding
Opening the Package
Package Contents
Additional Certified Accessories for the VIZIO VP42 HDTV are sold separately
Installation Preparation
Preparing Your Plasma HDTV for Wall Mounting
To remove the stand base
Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Basic Controls and Connections
1.1 Front Panel
1.2 Side Panel Controls
1.3 Rear Panel Connections
Left Portion
Right Portion
1.4 VIZIO Universal Remote Control
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1.4.1 Insertion of Batteries in the Remote Control
1.4.2 Remote Control Range
1.4.3 VIZIO Universal Remote Control Precautions
Chapter 2 Connecting Equipment
2.1 Which Video Connection Should I Use?
2.2 Connecting Your DVD Player
2.2.1 Using HDMI
Connecting your DVD Player (Best):
For DVD Players with DVI:
2.2.2 Using Component Video
Connecting your DVD Player (Better):
2.2.3 Using S-Video (AV2)
Connecting your DVD Player (Good):
2.2.4 Using Composite (AV) Video
Connecting your DVD Player (Good):
2.3 Connecting Your HDTV Set-Top Box
2.3.1 Using HDMI
Connecting your Set-Top Box (Best):
For Set-Top Boxes with DVI:
2.3.2 Using Component Video
Connecting your Set-Top Box (Better):
2.4 Connecting Your VCR or Video Camera
2.5 Connecting Coaxial (RF)
2.5.1 Using Your Antenna or Digital Cable for DTV
2.5.2 Using Your Antenna or Cable for TV
2.5.3 Using the Antenna or Cable through your VCR
2.6 Connecting an external Receiver/Amp
Optical Output of Audio received with HD Programs
2.7 Connecting a PC Computer
Chapter 3 Setting Up to Watch Television
3.1 Basic Plasma HDTV Start Up
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3.2 Watching a TV Program
3.3 Adjusting Basic Plasma HDTV Settings
3.4 Program Information
3.5 Information on Plasma HDTV Status
3.5.1 No PIP or POP
TV Input, no PIP
DTV Input, no PIP
Component (YPbPr) Input, no PIP
AV Input, no PIP
PC Input, no PIP
3.5.2 With PIP and POP
TV Input, with PIP
DTV Input, with PIP
Component Input, with PIP
AV Input, with PIP
PC Input, with PIP
Chapter 4 Advanced Adjustment of HDTV
4.1 Using the On Screen Display (OSD)
4.2 DTV / TV Input Picture Adjustment
4.2.1 Picture Mode
4.2.2 Contrast
4.2.3 Brightness
4.2.4 Color
4.2.5 Tint
4.2.6 Sharpness
4.2.7 Color Temperature
4.3 DTV / TV Input Audio Adjustment
4.3.1 Volume
4.3.2 Bass
4.3.3 Treble
4.3.4 Balance
4.4 DTV / TV Input Special Features
4.4.1 Language
4.4.2 Sleep Timer
4.4.3 Analog Closed Caption
4.4.4 Digital Closed Caption
4.4.5 Digital Closed Caption Style
4.4.6 PIP Position
4.4.7 Image Cleaner
4.4.8 Reset All Settings
4.5 TV Tuner Setup
4.5.1 Tuner Mode
4.5.2 Auto Search
4.5.3 Skip Channel
4.6 DTV Tuner Setup
4.6.1 Tuner Mode
4.6.2 Auto Search
4.6.3 Skip Channel
4.6.4 Digital Audio Out
4.7 DTV / TV Input Parental Control
4.7.1 Parental Lock Enable
4.7.2 TV Rating
4.7.3 Movie Rating
4.7.4 Blocked Unrated Programming
4.7.5 Change the Password
4.8 Video Input Picture Adjustment
4.9 Video Input Audio Adjustment
4.10 Video Input Special Features
4.11 Video Input Parental Control
4.12 PC Input Picture Adjustment
4.12.1 Auto Adjust
4.12.2 H-SIZE
4.12.3 Horizontal Shift
4.13 PC Input Audio Adjustment
4.14 PC Input Special Features
4.14.1 Understanding Viewing Features
4.14.2 Viewing Modes
4.14.3 Picture-In-Picture(PIP)/Picture-by-Picture(POP)Mode
4.14.4 Adjusting Basic PIP/POP Settings
4.14.5 Setting the Sleep Timer
4.15 Programming the VIZIO Universal Remote Control
4.15.1 Programming for VCR
4.15.2 Programming for Cable Set-Top Box
4.15.3 Programming for DVD Player
4.15.4 Searching for Component Codes
4.16 Using a Cable or Satellite Remote
Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1 Maintenance
Important
Cleaning the Housing and Remote Control
Cleaning the Screen
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5.3 Telephone & Technical Support
VIZIO
5.4 Compliance
5.5 FCC Class B Radio Interference Statement
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Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Information
6.1 Specifications
*Product specifications may change without notice or obligation.
6.2 Glossary Standard Definitions
6.3 Index
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6.4 Limited Product Warranty
6.4.1 VIZIO Extended Service Warranty
6.5 Component Program Codes
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Setup Code for Cable Converters
Setup Code for Satellite Receivers
Setup Code for Satellite Receivers
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Setup Code for CD Players
Setup Code for Audio Amplifiers
Setup Code for Audio Amp/Tuners